The seller is this 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe’s second owner. This classic has been in storage since it was involved in a minor fender bender in 1977. It features many desirable options, including a 427ci Tri-Power big-block. It is essentially complete and needs somebody to return it to its former glory. Once the work is done, the buyer will find themselves sliding behind the wheel of a car that offers a combination of stunning good looks and mind-bending performance. Located in Monticello, Illinois, you will find the Corvette listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $85,000 for this classic.
The photos that the owner supplies are pretty limited, but they indicate that this Corvette rubs shoulders with some desirable classics. The original owner ordered the car finished in Lynndale Blue, and it retains that original paint today. He also ticked the box beside Soft Ray tinted glass, which appears to be in good condition. The seller indicates that the accident damage from 1977 is limited to the front fiberglass, and this is repairable. He says that the car has been in dry storage for its entire life and that returning it to a roadworthy state should not be a complex undertaking. While the photos are limited, we can see part of the frame. It appears to have a coating of surface corrosion, and while the seller says that the car doesn’t need a complete restoration, it would be tempting to perform one on a vehicle that is this rare. It is difficult to confirm that the frame hasn’t suffered any damage from the fender bender, and it will take an in-person inspection to verify that all is square and true. With the radiator and support both missing, that may indicate that the impact was slightly heavier than the owner suggests. Replacement parts are readily available, and for the right person, this could be a fairly straightforward restoration.
This Corvette’s interior is complete, and the overall impression is that the first thing it needs is a deep clean. There is plenty of dust in evidence but no signs of physical damage to any upholstered surfaces. The same appears true of the dash and console, but the carpet does look tired. Once again, it may respond positively to a clean, but I wouldn’t bet the bank on it. If this is all that requires replacement, returning this interior to a factory-fresh state should not be difficult or expensive. The original owner ordered this car with an AM/FM radio, which remains intact.
The owner provides no photos of this classic’s engine bay, which is frustrating. The drivetrain configuration for this Corvette it’s pretty mouthwatering and offers the promise of impressive performance. It includes the L68 version of the 427ci big-block V8. This Tri-Power monster should be pumping out 400hp, which finds its way to the Posi rear end via a four-speed close-ratio manual transmission. With four-wheel power disc brakes, it should stop as well as it goes. Chevrolet didn’t make what could be classed as a slow Corvette in 1967, but with this car capable of demolishing the ¼ mile in 13.8 seconds, it was a seriously fast vehicle in its day. The owner places great store in the originality of this classic and does have the original Tank Sticker to verify its authenticity. He goes to great length describing every aspect of the drivetrain but then admits that the original owner replaced the engine when it spun a bearing. That means that while the car rolled off the line with a Tri-Power under the hood, the one that is there now is not original. It will be up to potential buyers to decide whether this impacts its ultimate value. The car hasn’t moved under its own power since it was involved in the accident in 1977, so there will potentially be a long list of tasks to tackle before the new owner can return it to a roadworthy state.
Placing a value on classic cars can be difficult, especially when the vehicles in question sports accident damage. This 1967 Corvette takes this challenge to a new level due to the lack of its original engine. If it were a pristine car, there is no doubt that it would command a healthy six-figure value. However, the engine swap will have some impact on its potential value. With the visible corrosion, it would seem the best option that the buyer could choose would be a frame-off restoration. Is that a challenge that you might be willing to accept?
Lousy pictures and over priced. What more can I say…
I looked at the ebay ad and saw a car that still has a lot of integrity and is certainly worthy of restoration or repair of collision damage. But I was surprised by the lengthy supporting information sales pitch by seller. It was only far into the information did I realize the car had a replacement engine. While that is not the kiss of death, it certainly detracts from the value of the car. Here the way I see the car’s desirability factors:
1967 Corvette – very positive
Coupe body style – no change or very slight negative
427 car – positive
400 HP – slightly positive (kinda like being middle child)
Replacement block – negative
Lyndale Blue – slightly negative
Low options – somewhat negative
Price – may be a little high? If it had original block or was factory A/C it would be an easier decision if I was a buyer.
But in the end, still a neat car.
You lost me at “Minor fender bender “…
Yeah, me too, I didn’t know Corvette fenders “bent”.
$85,000.00 for a WRECKED Vette, that’s not even matching numbers. They must have some kinda good smoke in Illinois, Because someone is HIGH as HeLl, In more ways than one.
It seems that EVERY car is overpriced lately. Is it just us thinking that, or are items selling at these prices now?
Could the price gouging going on right now for new and used cars trickling down to classics?
Or is it still auction over-reaction?
The true is lying in there somewhere…..
I saw a youtube video several years ago from a car broker (middle man). He said that classic corvettes are the most difficult to buy. Owners always overestimate the rarity or value of their cars.
Minor fender bender? Smoked the entire front end. 85k and would need 20k in repairs plus paint. Then you need to spend time and effort to get it running again. Hard pass.
I agree, 20K maybe light to put this back in shape, and that is for putting the nose back on. You still have all the restoration to do. Best buyer would be a Vette shop….not for the beginner, or “think I can do it” person……
Dreamer !!!!
You rang?
(heh… I mean…)
Agreed!
I’m a corvette lover but 85k is over priced for this project, and at that price we would like to see better pictures its worth around 45k
$85,000 for a wrecked Corvette or if you scroll down on the eBay listing you can buy one that you can drive home for $56,000 decisions, decisions
Ive seen a front end wreck leaving a packee one day, I was in my 67 rag firebird and when the vette left i was watching it, he let the clutch fly and it went from perfect to no nose in a second. It was raining fiberglass matchsticks.
And yes it seems like everything is priced crazy.
Every Corvette sale has a story behind it. Some of them are true.
What is a packee?
Well, in Massachusetts in the 70’s, packee meant a liquor (package) store.
One time, my buddies and I were in Canada (I think it was Toronto), and my buddy told the white cab driver to take us to the packee. I can’t remember if he knew what we meant, and then he said that we should probably not say that to too many cab drivers because a lot of them were Pakistani.
Way too much money for a wrecked Vette and not original engine, I blame Barret-Jackson for the crazy increase in prices, all the rich people buying up cars
What a tempting project. I wish Long Island Corvette Supply was still in business, as they were the GOLD standard for the C2 restorer that wanted some of the best parts ever produced for these cars. I put my ragtop back together after some front end damage and it is not for the faint of heart. It is not insurmountable, but it requires lots of time, patience and now, even more money. I just hope that this forgotten gem get’s its due and goes to a good home and not some fiberglass pimp who will half azz the car and do more damage to it than its original accident. Good luck to the new owner and bring her back strong : )
i always put my 427 tri-power 67 vette in storage for for 45 years after it gets in a fender-bender
He also said he purchased car 33 years ago, that would be 1987. I purchased a 66 327 coupe in 89 and sold it in 2016, more than doublingmy money. Bet he paid less than 20K for it back then and now wants 85K!
Talk about someone out of their tree !!!!! Drinking and thinking !!!!
I’ve seen this car advertised years ago for the same drunk money. This guy needs to tighten his loose screws!!
At some point, you bite the bullet and fix the damn thing. Most of us (older gear heads) can do the mechanical work to get it road worthy, and running good. The big hitter is the fiberglass and paint. I would fix that first…….